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Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge – Fusing Art and Life

Posted on December 5, 2022 by admin

‘Do come in as often as you like – the place is only alive when used’. – Jim Ede Below the watchful gaze of a tiny stone church, whose tall, pointed steeple far exceeds its miniscule size, rests a cluster of unassuming brick cottages, their humble façades belying the artistic treasures that lay within. Kettle’s… Continue reading

Cambridge – Shrouded in History

Posted on November 28, 2022 by admin

As the winter evenings close in and the temperature plummets to chilly single digits, my thoughts turn from sun-filled garden walks in the scenic grounds of historical manor houses to cosy fireside pub meals in quaint little villages, their alleyways festooned with early Christmas decorations and twinkling festive lights. Swaddled in our finest woollens and… Continue reading

Leighton House – A Quest for The Holy Grail

Posted on November 7, 2022 by admin

Moving to England during one of the country’s many pandemic lockdowns – number three I believe this particular one was – presented a great deal of frustration and unrest for this wandering soul. One of the most exhilarating aspects of moving to a new city or country is the delightful pleasure of exploration and discovery.… Continue reading

The Sunbury Antique Market – A Cornucopia of Exquisite Delights

Posted on October 24, 2022 by admin

Some treasure hunters, perhaps those blessed with the gift of practicality and heads less inclined to hover upwards amidst the clouds, may visit an antiques market and simply see an opportunity to grab a bargain or possibly to snare themselves a useful chair. Not I. Oh no, I see a chance for reinvention and the… Continue reading

Bristol – Making New Memories

Posted on October 12, 2022 by admin

Straddling the river Avon, in the southwest of England, lies a city that is often left unfairly languishing in the shadows of London. Bristol, an almost straight shot towards the west coast from England’s bustling capital, has a richly layered and infamous history that rivals that of any great city. During the reign of ancient… Continue reading

The Natural History Museum – A Cathedral Dedicated to Nature

Posted on September 23, 2022 by admin

The atmosphere that engulfed Great Britain during the Victorian era was one laden with monumental new discoveries; it was a revolutionary time of new cutting-edge technologies and extensive scientific exploration of the natural world. The British Empire, which during its height in 1922 reigned over more than a quarter of the Earth’s land surface, began… Continue reading

Brighton – Part 2 – House of Frivolity

Posted on September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 by admin

Brighton’s streets are a cornucopia brimming with vibrant buildings, lively street art, and a delightful succession of colourful local characters. Yet there is one place that towers above all else with its utter extravagance and outlandish attitude, and despite its monumental stature and exotic appearance, seems oddly at ease in its humble setting by the… Continue reading

Brighton – Part 1 – A Sea of Vibrant Faces

Posted on September 5, 2022 by admin

“Ah, dear Brighton—piers, queers and racketeers!” NOEL COWARD  1899-1973 – English playwright, actor, songwriter There is one invariable seaside town that sits persistently at the top of every tourists Must Visit list. A mere hour’s train journey from central London, Brighton lies perched along the southern stretch of East Sussex, and due to the construction… Continue reading

Fenton House and Garden – A Symphony of Elegance and Charm

Posted on August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 by admin

Although named after Philip Ibbetson Fenton, a Yorkshireman who made his fortune as a Riga merchant exporting Russian produce to London in the 18th century, Fenton House, in London’s affluent Hampstead, has been shaped by a rich and varied succession of owners and inhabitants since its original inception in 1696. Constructed by master bricklayer William… Continue reading

Reminiscing Cornwall – A Visit to the Eden Project – From Pit to Paradise

Posted on August 15, 2022 by admin

“Beauty is not an extra. It’s an affirmation that there’s more to life than existence and consumption and utility.” – Tim Smit – Co-founder of the Eden Project Sometimes you visit a place so special, so utterly ambitious, that you wonder how it ever came to fruition in the first place. An aspiring idea is,… Continue reading

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